Pi is calculated by a converging asymptotic function,
But what I would like is a method to calculate PI one decimal at a time, let's say 3 then 3,1, then 3,14 then 3.145 etc.
Is there a way to calculate PI like this ?
2007-07-06 14:32:43 · 3 answers · asked by Chief Justice 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Mathematics
yes, there is. it was discovered quite recently.
2007-07-06 14:42:04 · answer #1 · answered by vorenhutz 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
You would need to know this converengent function and then be able to determine the error between the whole answer and the term you are on. Then, just make sure that you evaluate enough terms to get with 0.01 of pi, and the within 0.001 of pi...etc..
2007-07-06 21:41:14 · answer #2 · answered by Doug 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, but to do it you will need a calculator that will allow you to set the number of decimal places
2007-07-06 21:41:17 · answer #3 · answered by Rell Smooth 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋